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Monday, 8 September 2014

Qantas, Virgin passengers able to use mobiles on flights

QANTAS and Virgin Australia passengers are now able to use their mobile phones and other devices on flights.

I don't have to leave them!!By Jeremy Keith via Wikimedia Commons

The new rules apply to international and domestic flights, and will allow passengers to use tablets, e-readers, small games consoles and smartphones during take-off and landing. Neither airline has the technology to allow passengers to make calls or send e-mails without using expensive satellite technology, but they will now be able to draft emails or play games at all times.

The move from Qantas and Virgin Australia follows similar steps from some airlines in the US, Europe and New Zealand, which have already relaxed rules on phones being kept on during flights. Passengers are still asked to put electronic devices in flight mode to block them from sending texts or making calls.